Colin Smyth

Colin Smyth is an independent, previously Scottish Labour and Co-operative, politician who served as a Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) for the South Scotland region from 2016 to 2026. A member of Scottish Labour, he served as its general secretary from 2008 to 2012. The whip was withdrawn from him on 20 August 2025, following his being charged with possession of indecent images of children.